Singapore Standard, 4 January 1956
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Title Section28 1956-01-04 1 Singapore Standard V^r y p r 0 E fH $H M. N^ 4 r iTAL \oi. VI. No. 181 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1956 14 PAGES 15 CENTS28 words
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Article, Illustration44 1956-01-04 1 MR. J. STOUT and his Swiss school teacher wife Suzanne (top), pictured with the car in which they made the dramatic dash to safety. ABOVE: Mr. and Mrs. Bader with their baby Valerie, 16 months, in mummy's comforting arms.44 words
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Article159 1956-01-04 1 PARIS, Jan. 3— Dark-horse demagogue Pierre Poujade and the Communists rode a massive wave of protest to sensational gains today m crucial national elections that all but killed hopes of stable government m France. Pierre Mendes-France's Republican Front ran ahead of expectations. The centre frontU.P. - 159 words
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Article77 1956-01-04 1 SYDNEY. Jan. 3 (Reuter) Freight rates between Australia. Indonesia, Malaya and Singapore will be increased by 10 per cent from Feb. 1. by five shipping companies conducting most of the trade on these routes. Announcing the increase, the Chairman of the Austra-lian-Indonesian Shipping Conference said77 words
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Article15 1956-01-04 1 EARL Attlee. former leader c: Britain's Labour Party. *as 73 yesterday. A.P.A.P. - 15 words
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Article653 1956-01-04 1 Five Run Into 40 Bandits Climax To A Holiday By Standard Staff Reporters Roger Yue and M. T. Yong. TWO Singapore European couples and a 16-month-old baby went through one of the most harrowing jungle experiences of their lives on Monday. They were Mr. and Mrs. John653 words
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Article155 1956-01-04 1 PARIS, Jan. 3 (Reuter) The Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris and one of the world's foremost tourist attractions, caught fire early today. Huge flames licked the third, fourth and top floor of the 985-foot construction, but firemen rushed to the scene and soon had the blaze155 words
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Article34 1956-01-04 1 FRENCH civil aviation workers, whose strike for more pay crippled air traffic over France for nearly eight weeks, returned to work at Orly and Le Bourget airport m Paris yesterday. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article35 1956-01-04 1 RUSSIA Is interested In resuming diplomatic relations with Australia before the winter Olympic Games m Melbourne next November, and may take action within the next few months, diplomatic sources said m Moscow ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article292 1956-01-04 1 BANGKOK, Jan. 3 (UP)— A high-ranking Thai police officer said there were about 400 Malayan Communist terrorists on the Thai side of the border bul he did not think Chin Peng has his headquarters m Thailand. Police Lt.-Col. Boonlert Lertpricha told United Press this292 words
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Article123 1956-01-04 1 JAKARTA, Jan. 3 (UP) Scores of fanatical Darul Islam rebels were killed m a fierce battle with army units m northern Sumatra on Christmas Day, the Indonesian Army reported today. A delayed report, which reached Medan, capital of northern Sumatra, estimated the rebel force123 words
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Article39 1956-01-04 1 A HUGE truck-trailer ran out of control at 100 miles an hour speed m heavy holiday traffic on Monday night at Castaic, California, smashing three cars, killing three persons but miraculously sparing the truck driver. U.PU.P. - 39 words
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Article31 1956-01-04 1 THE United States Congress assembled yesterday for the second half of its 84th session 'with early indications that it would become a dress rehearsal for the presidential election. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article26 1956-01-04 1 THE 2,878-ton British freighter Hongkong Trader went aground off the Chinese Com-munist-held Hainan island on Dec. 31. the. Hongkong Marine Department officially announced. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article26 1956-01-04 1 A KENYA police patrol has killed the "deputy prime minister" of the Mau Mali m the Meru area, north-east of Mount Kenya. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article55 1956-01-04 1 MELBOURNE, Jan. 3. (Reuter) Four boy scouts, all English migrants, attending the Pan-Pacific jamboree have confessed to causing Melbourne's wettest new year m years by practising aboriginal rainmaking dances, .copied from Central Australia's Arunta tribe. Reporters watched the scouts repeat their dances m watery sunshine.55 words
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Article31 1956-01-04 1 A CUSTOMER who had been refused a drink by' a barmaid shot her dead and then committed suicide m a Harlem saloon m New York yesterday. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article23 1956-01-04 1 STROMBOLI volcano, rising out of the Mediterranean off north-east Sicily, belched incandescent lava and ash for the second day yesterday. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article131 1956-01-04 1 LONDON, Jan. 3, (Reuter) —The Times today speculated whether Sir Winston Churchill would add ajaeaver hat to his famous headgear collection, and another uniform to go with his newest title "Grand Seigneur of the company of adventurers trading into Hudson Bay." The Hudson Bay Company, the oldest131 words
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Article176 1956-01-04 1 Woman Dies With Head In An Oven SINGAPORE Police broke into a gas filled house m Joo Chiat Place yesterday and found the body of a European woman, with her head inside the gas oven. The body was m a kneeling position beside the oven. 9 It was identified as176 words
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314 1956-01-04 2 LACK OF INTEREST IN STUDENT MEETING 'Officials To Be Blamed THE attitude of certain past officials of the Singapore Education Department was blamed yesterday for the difficulty m getting students from English schools to join Malayawide student conferences. The blame came from the chairman of the University of Malaya Students314 words
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Article, Illustration66 1956-01-04 2 MORE THAN 70 handicapped children m Singapore were given a New Year treat by Miss Gwen Nicolich at her home m Oxley Rise. Magic shows by the Colony conjurer, Mr. Bek Swee Hoon, and a cinema formed part of the programme. Each child was given a toy.66 words
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Article233 1956-01-04 2 Fishy Tricks Up His Sleeve THE new curator of Singapore's Van Kleef Aquarium. Mr. A. FraserBrunner. has a few tricks up his sleeve to preserve salt water fish. Revealing thig to The Standard yesterday. Mr. FraserBrunner said that the problem was initial and if tackled233 words
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51 1956-01-04 2 S' PORE METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MR. JAMES Joe Chia has been appointed president of the Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Wesley Methodist Church m Singapore. Other office-bearers are: Vice-president Mr. Wilfred Richards, hon. secretary Miss Ong Yong Wan. Hon. treasurer Mr. Raymond Wee and assistant hon treasurer Miss Syn Wai51 words
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Article311 1956-01-04 2 Every Applicant Accepted Students Start Course Jan. 9 SINGAPORE'S first secondary technical and commercial schools will open on Mqnday with 357 students, the Technical Education Adviser, Mr. R. S. Anderton, told The Standard yesterday. Mr. Anderton said that it has been agreed that all 357 students311 words
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Article66 1956-01-04 2 Library Has 11,000 Subscribers RAFFLES Library membership, inclusive of Juniors, increased by 820 m 1954 to top the 11,000 mark, the Library's annual report released yesterday revealed. Subscribers to the branch libraries at Serangooa and Siglap numbered 656, Revenue from subscriptions tor 1954, amounted to $33,368, while the fines collected66 words
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177 1956-01-04 2 The Last Act May Put The Seat To Big Merger THE last act m the merger between Singapore's oldest and youngest political parties may be enacted at a meeting of the Progressive Party to be held this evening. At the meeting, the Progressive's negotiating team will report on the talks177 words
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Article30 1956-01-04 2 LORRY driver, Ali bin Sal:eh. of Jalan Jumat, was yesterday fined $40 m a Sin?apore Traffic Court for speeding alonu Jalan Eunos on the morning of Sept. 2330 words
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Article36 1956-01-04 2 HONGKONG. Jan. 3 Special Standard Service: Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.30 to £1 Sterling; $5.8175 to US$l; $1,829 to Malayan $1; $0,155 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $253.75 to a tael.36 words
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162 1956-01-04 2 MR. LEE CHOON ENG, Assemblyman for Queenstown, yesterday warned the Minister for Local Government. Lands and Housing. Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, that unless the Singapore Improvement Trust withdraws its notice to increase water charges on blockmetered houses, a mass protest may be162 words
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Article181 1956-01-04 2 Mail Men Praised By Durrant SINGAPORE'S postal staff came m for a pat on the back from the Director of Posts, Mr. M. L. Durrant, yesterday for' their "magnificent work m handling the Christmas mail." In the heaviest post-war year, more than two-and-a-half million items were handled by the staff181 words
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Article71 1956-01-04 2 Killed When Lorry Overturned A MILITARY lorry skidded m heavy rain and overturned along Braddell Road on Oct. 27. The driver of the vehicle, Private David Porter Beaton, 19, of the King's Own Scottish Borderer, Selarang, was killed on the spot. Six other servicemen who were passengers were injured. The71 words
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Article25 1956-01-04 2 LORRY owiier. Ng Gak wss yesterday fined $50 m a Singa. pore Traffic Court for overloading his vehicle at Clemenceau Avenue on Oct. 21.25 words
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Article, Illustration1890 1956-01-04 3 If Singapore Is To Prosper, She Must Adopt A.... Master Plan Provides The Answer Behind The Scene THE following officers have been members of the Team during part or all of the preparation of the diagnostic Survey and Master Plan under the guidance of Sir1,890 words
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Article39 1956-01-04 3 SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister Mr. David Marshall, yesterday sent a cable to the Prime Minister of Ceylon, Sir John Kotelawala., congratulating him on his New Year award. Sir John was made a Companion of Honour.39 words
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Article130 1956-01-04 3 MORE than 400 daily-rated employees of the Singapore Improvement Trust are con- dering a general strike to [orce the Trust to pay a $25 tonus to them. The Secretary of the S.I.T. <-abour Union, Mr. P. Raja- gopal, told The Standard last night that130 words
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Article65 1956-01-04 3 THE Singapore Bus Owners' Association at its annual general meeting yesterday reelected Mr. Chong-Wee Ling president for 1956. Vice-President is Mr. Guok Seng Leong; secretary. Mr. Quek Seah Eng; asst. secretary. Mr. Tay Soo Yong; treasurer, Mr. Tan Ah Kay and auditor, Mr. Seah Ah Hiang.65 words
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Article213 1956-01-04 3 A Challenge To The People Jamat SINGAPORE'S Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing, Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumct, yesterday declared that the Master Plan was a challenge to Singcporeans m the sense that they should now lay the foundations so that future citizens could enjoy a "better and213 words
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Article110 1956-01-04 3 TIMELY action by Singapore's Chief Press Officer, Mr. Roy Ferroa. prevented fire m the office of the private secretary to the Chief Minister at Assembly House yesterday evening. The smell of burning rubber caused Mr. Ferroa to leave his office to investigate. On reaching the main110 words
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Advertisement192 1956-01-04 3 They're light and AIRY! And these breeze-cool, cpen-weave shirts are soft you'll find a joy to behold, to wear. They've Wilson Brothers exclusive comfort features plus styling that lets you look your best. Plan to see these smart shirts today. Shown: STA-TAB short tab collar vchh stay* Available* m While*192 words
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Miscellaneous67 1956-01-04 3 Weather Report MINIMUM Temperature: From 7.30 p.m. Jan. 2 to 7.30 ajn. Jan 3. Singapore (72F). Penang (72F). Kota Bahru (72F), Kuala Lumpur (72F), Ipoh (73F). Kuantai (70F). Maximum Temperature: From 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Jan. 3 Singapore (84F). Penang (86F), Kota Bahru (82F). Kuala Lumpur (88F), Ipoh (89F),67 words
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Article27 1956-01-04 4 PENANG. Tues An 11--year-ola Chinese cyclist whose identity is still unknown, plunged to his death a'cng a steep incline at the Botanical Gardens here yesterday27 words
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Article, Illustration30 1956-01-04 4 MISS Majorie Lav and Mr. G. Morton, winners of the International Amateur Dance Championship held at the Happy World Cabaret, Singapore, recently with their dance tutor, Artillo Yap.30 words
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Article394 1956-01-04 4 ENG AH PAT - ENG AH PAT WORK BEGINS ON 4 NEW EXCHANGES Expansion Aimed At Efficiency Speed-up By By A GIGANTIC expansion project aimed at streamlining Singapore's telephone system is now under way. Implementation of this master project has begun with work on four exchange buildings m the following districts:—City,394 words
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Article, Illustration126 1956-01-04 4 A EUROPEAN te a planter who embraced t.ie Muslim faith arrived «r Singapore yesterday with his wife and five children after spending six months' leave m England. He is Mr E. R. S. Boyce or Nasaral Hak whose plantation is m Bukit Cheeding,126 words
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Article308 1956-01-04 4 And Co-Getters Too— Governor ANOTHER step m the democratic development of the peoples of Singapore, was how the Governor Sir Robert Black, described tiie Colony's first American School which he opened officially yesterday m a brief ceremony. Sir Robert, after calling the Americans "go-getters" and308 words
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93 1956-01-04 4 Colony Gets Han Dynasty Sun Mirror A CHINESE bronze mirror (sun-dial mirror), found at Changsha, Hunan Province, and which dates from the Han Period (B.C. 206— A.D 219), was among the articles purchased by Raffles Museum m Singapore during 1954, states the Museum's annual report published recently. Other acquisitions were:93 words
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195 1956-01-04 4 CUSTOMS MEN MISSED THE CORPSE IN THE CAR BOOT PIRATE taxi driver, Jaffar bin Mohamed, spent his last night with his wife and children m their home m Jalan Eunos, Singapore, while the body of his strangled mistress lay crammed m the boot of his car parked cutside the house.195 words
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Article28 1956-01-04 4 MALACCA, Tues. The Labour Department here today issued a warning to all employers m the amusement business that they must obtain a licence to employ juveniles.28 words
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Article147 1956-01-04 4 COMMODITY PRICES CLOSING rubber prices (cents per Ib.) m Singapore yesterday were: Bayers Sellers Spot f.o.b. 126 126* No 1 R.S.S. Jan. 1261 1263 No. 2 Jan. 123$ 124* No. 3 Jan. 1231 1231 Tone: Easier. TIN PRICE The price of tin yesterday was 5406& per picul. (Up 51.12J). LONDON147 words
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172 1956-01-04 4 MALACCA, Tues.— The Federation Methodist Church this morning opened its 61st annual conference here with a communion service conducted by Bishop Raymond L. Archer. I Over 125 ministers from Methodist schools and churches m the country attended this six-day-long conference which will wind up this172 words
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Article92 1956-01-04 4 THE Singapore Chinese Bus Owners' Association will meet today to decide on their plan to extend their services. Yesterday, the Association met the Minister for Communications and Works, Mr. Francis Thomas, and discussed their plan with him. A spokesman of the Association told The Standard that92 words
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Advertisement271 1956-01-04 4 SHAW BROTHERS ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS A ACT T\k\t A VSdlUii ii VJi/iill 11.00,1.45,4.00 J TEL: 5159 g.30 and 9.30 ag^tADP^I AU.YSOM y :HPtiger m the sky J. SEASON FUOM TOMOJIROW A FABULOUS STORY OF Sk THE GIRL FROM THE EAST X t'^x and THE MAN FROM THE t THE INSPIRING fAjß^271 words
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Article336 1956-01-04 5 Wo Action Yet On Court's Findings KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The management of the Fung Keong Rubber Manufactory indicated here today that it would make no move for the present to settle the strike which has crippled its Klang factory for 37 days. The336 words
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Article, Illustration35 1956-01-04 5 photo. THIS happy group of Kuala Lumpur youths pose for* a picture at a New Year's Eve dance held at the home of Mr. Robert Lim at No. 62 Weld Road, Kuala Lumvur. Mellow YapMellow Yap - 35 words
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256 1956-01-04 5 Whirlwind Courtship Blossomed And Then... d WOMAN bailors first meeting with an inspector at a police station blossomed into a sixmonth ''whirlwind courtship. I'nis was alleged m the Singapore Sixth Magistrate's Court yesterday by 26 year old Alice Lim Chiew Har when she summoned Inspector Ang Chien Choon for neglecting256 words
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Article60 1956-01-04 5 THREE persons, a married couple and an old man. were stabbed m a quarrel between two sub-tenants m a house m Kerr Road, Singapore yesterday. The couple Ng See Sin. a hawker and his wife, Toh Ah Eng. were admitted to the General Hospital. The assailant60 words
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189 1956-01-04 5 A 17-YEAR-OLD student, Kong Keng Cheok, was fatally shot m Singapore while resisting arrest at the junction of Victoria Street and Rochore Road on Monday night. Kong, a student of the Chung Hwa Night School, Short Street was allegedly seen stealing a bicycle by189 words
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Article92 1956-01-04 5 FEEDING a baby-in-arms. Teo Sy Luan. together with three men and a girl. Tan Kirn Mia, Tan Kia Eng, Tan Twa Moi and Tan Ah Lan. faced the Singapore Fifth Magistrate. Mr. R. B. I. Pates, yesterday on a charge of rioting with the common object92 words
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Article252 1956-01-04 5 Coroner Returns Open Verdict MYSTERY still surrounds the cause of the premature explosion of a hand-grenade which resulted m the death of Sgt. Evan Ewart Priddice at the Pasir Labah Rifle Range, Singapore, on Nov. 29 At the conclusion of an inquest into the death of252 words
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Article121 1956-01-04 5 Files To Go Into The Deep Freeze AIR-CONDITIONING of Raflles Library and Musem archives m Singapore this year, may soon help to stop the slow deterioration of records particularly some of the early newspaper files. Director of Raffles Musem and Library. Mr. M. W. F. Tweedie. told The Standard yesterday,121 words
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Article76 1956-01-04 5 3 Soldiers Accused Of Robbery THREE British Servicemen were charged m the Singapore Fifth Magistrate's Court yesterday with attempting to rob Mr. Ng Kee Choo at Ridley Park on New Year's Day. They were A.R. Hewett. 23. K. Walsh. 20. and A.S. Ward. 19. all with the Royal Army Medical76 words
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Article58 1956-01-04 5 TWO men, Ng Chu Kiang and Ong Chin Hay, and a woman Yap Keow, wer^ yesterday acquitted m the Singapore Eighth Magistrate's Court when they pleaded not guilty to a charge of dishonestly receiving four bags of cement, Lwo cement levellers, one spirit level and a58 words
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Article50 1956-01-04 5 A LABOURER. Negappan Reddy yesterday claimed trial m a Singapore Court to a charge of causing hurt to Thomas Glory with an axe and a parang at the Harbour Board Quarters on the night of Jan. 2 Bail of $300 was allowed till Jar. 10.50 words
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Article, Illustration129 1956-01-04 5 AIR Chief Marshal Sir Dermot Boyle, new Chief of Air Staff, will be flying his own Canberra B-6 to Singapore on Jan. 9, for a visit to the Far East. He crew will consist of Sqdn. Ldr A. E. Lr Woods, navigator, and129 words
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182 1956-01-04 5 'Thanks For Your Loyalty:' MacG To Civil Service KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. —The Federation High Commissioner. Sir Donald MacGillivray, today praised members of the public service for the loyal manner m which they had supported the newly formed Alliance Government. In a New Year message to all Government servants, he said:182 words
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Article69 1956-01-04 5 Accused Of Illegal Confinement MOHAMED Ghows bin Haji Hussein, yesterday claimed trial m the Singapore Seventh Magistrate's Court to a charge of wrongfully confining a friend, Elias bin Samsun. m a house m Paya Lebar Road late on the night of Dec. 2. He also claimed trial to an alternate69 words
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Article74 1956-01-04 5 TWO men Lim Tong Hai and Lim Tian, yesterday pleaded guilty to stealing 24 fowls from a farmer, Lian Ah How, at his farm m Upper Changi Road early on Jan. 2. They were each sentenced to two months imprisonment. A third man, Lim Kirn Swee,74 words
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Article200 1956-01-04 5 THE Singapore Telephone Board Employees' Union yesterday rejected a new wage scale offered by the Board for its general and accounts clerks. The secretary of the Union. Mr Peter Scow, will today tell the Board of the Union's decision. He told The Standard his200 words
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Miscellaneous612 1956-01-04 5 Information at a Glance sffilliMii mi Mimi. Hiirom News )S( j4 Me!oc j y of Lnve Australia P.ecital (1G.82m); 345 ft I M|C A R T A D E (P>; 6pm Announcements and Behind the News (16 82m); 4 p.m. II VI H I r -Vy*l\ t Programme summary tKLi;612 words
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Article510 1956-01-04 6 AFTER having surveyed the advance copy of the Master Plan for the development of Singapore, we are not developing any hysteria of fulsome praise or indulging m dreams of grandeur. The diagnostic survey of the island is a good job of work and it is an eye-opener510 words
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Article477 1956-01-04 6 Singapore Automobile Association's warning on the continued deterioration of the Colony s traffic situation, coming as it does m conjunction with the "Safety First" campaign, has drawn attention once again to the urgent need for immediate action to halt the chaos on our roads. In recent months, driving477 words
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Article369 1956-01-04 6 REVIEW OF VIEWS Peace In 1956 TJTUSAN Melayu m its editorial glances back over the year 1955. Reviewing the achievements attained by the country m the past year m the International political field and the progress made towards peace the daily believes that with firm solidarity and undivided loyalty the369 words
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Article1256 1956-01-04 6 ASTER GUNASEKERA - ASTER GUNASEKERA by A S THOUGH agreeing with the views expressed m these columns yesterday, Federal Chief Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman told the Press m Singapore, just before he sailed for the Merdeka talks m London, that he was most concerned over Chin Peng's1,256 words
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Article577 1956-01-04 6 sarily linked. It has stressed that diplomatic recognition does not mean approval of a country's policies. The Nationalist Chinese, who used their first veto to keep Outer Mongolia out of the U.N. and thus helped wreck the first 18-nation package deal, which included Japan, were577 words
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Article210 1956-01-04 6 A. I. GOLDBERG - A. I. GOLDBERG By r of Associated Press fall loosely m the European bloc are Spain, Italy, Ireland, Austria. Portugal and Finland. The new members with ties m the Arab bloc are Jordan and Libya. The Asians who will be included m the African-Asian-Arab bloc are210 words
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Letter353 1956-01-04 6 Sir: -In rural areas such as Sembawang and Seletar districts thousands of children are being deprived of secondary education, and most of them are forced to work after completion of their primary education. Only a few lads with financial backing continue their secondary studies m the city, and353 words
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Letter299 1956-01-04 6 Sir: With reference to the report m your Dec. 28 issue of the Singapore Standard regarding an offer made to me by the Johore Malays National Organization to agree to my name being submitted to H.H. The Sultan of Johore for appointment as Mentri Besar, may I299 words
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Letter168 1956-01-04 6 Sir: The students m the English Schools m Pahang are at a great disadvantage because there is no Post School Certificate Class m the whole State. More than one hundred and fifty students sat for the School Certificate Exam from the five schools m the State and168 words
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Letter89 1956-01-04 6 Sir: The above-men-tioned plant grows easily up the Cameron Highlands. In the middle thirties 1 was starting a garden near the S. Habu. and saw the name m an Australian Catalogue. (Messrs. Yates). I ordered a few plants and they thrived better than most of the fruits 189 words
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Miscellaneous6 1956-01-04 6 u'Etft "Look, Joe, there's our babysitter."6 words
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Article152 1956-01-04 7 JAKARTA, Jan. 3 (AP)— lndonesia's marathon parliamentary elections which started last Sept 29 and officially ended on Nov. 30 are net yet over. Election officials said today 21 precincts m North Sumatra have just been ordered to revote and the final nationwide results will not152 words
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Article125 1956-01-04 7 ALGIERS. Jan. 3. (AP> Nationalist rebels m a daring .like near Algiers captured the 13-man French garrison early on Monday several hours after a French armoured patrol left 16 rebels dead m a separate engagement. The two widely-separated actions came as the 200.000 French troops m125 words
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Article48 1956-01-04 7 BUENOS AIRES. Jan. 3 TfAPJ An army honour c art yesterday stripped General Humberto Sosa Mclina. Defence Minister under Juan l- n. of his rank and the right to wear a uniform. The court ruled he was guilty of '-rave faults" m Peronista flaya48 words
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Article32 1956-01-04 7 FIVE persons, including an eight-year-old girl and a fivemonth bey. died on Monday night m a fire which swept 2.500 huts m a squatter area of Rangoon. APAP - 32 words
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Article69 1956-01-04 7 COLOMBO, Jan. 3. (AP) A reliable source said today it is almost certain that a second meeting of the 29 Afro-Asian powers was to be held m Cairo soon, will be postponed indefinitely. He said India and Burma have argued that tensions m the Middle69 words
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Article37 1956-01-04 7 CHISLEHURST. England, Jan. 3 (UP) Church authorities said today they have given permission to open a 300-year-old tomb which some persons believe contains papers proving Christopher Marlowe wrote the works of William Shakespeare.37 words
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Article, Illustration153 1956-01-04 7 The Stitches Snapped, And There Was... Just Anita iruu ONDON> Jan< 3 < AP > Swedish Actress Anita fcKberg, dressed m an expensive, tight-fitting velvet gown of daring design, drew the attention of all the patrons at the swank and gay Berkeley Hotel New Year s Eve party as she153 words
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152 1956-01-04 7 CAIRO, Jan. 3 (AP)— Sudanese Premier, Ismail El Azhari, m an interview published on Monday was quoted as saying: that the newly-independent Republic will soon join the Arab league. He declared Sudan will adhere to no pacts, whether Eastern or Western, and152 words
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Article125 1956-01-04 7 3 Shipping Firms Claim £50,000 MELBOURNE, Jan. 3 (Reuter) Three overseas shipping companies today took out a supreme court writ claiming £50.000 Australian from several defendants for alleged damage to their port property. It was alleged by the plaintiff's Oceanic Steamship Company, the China Mutual Steam Navigation Company and Shaw,125 words
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Article48 1956-01-04 7 COLUMBUS. Ohio. Jan. 3. (UP) One worker died and some 60 pickets were arrested today when a scheduled mass demonstration of 2.000 strikers against the local Westinghouse plant erupted into violence. Cars of workers trying to enter the plant were smashed and overturned.48 words
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191 1956-01-04 7 Minister's Change Of Heart Saves Hongkong Man From Gallows LONDON. Jan. 3 (Reuter) The British Home Secretary. Major Gwilym Lloyd George last night granted a dramatic reprieve to a convicted baby murderer, only 48 hours after refusing to do so. The Home Secretary reprieved 28-year-old Thorna s Bancroft from hanging191 words
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Article23 1956-01-04 7 DR. Edith Summerskill, Labour Member of Parliament, will leave on Friday for a visit to Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. APAP - 23 words
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Article31 1956-01-04 7 ROME. Jan. 3 (UP) The parents of Wilma Montesi yesterday filed formal 'charges against Giampero Piccioni, son of Italy's former foreign minister, for causing the death of their daughter.31 words
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138 1956-01-04 7 LONDON, Jan. 3 (UP) Prof. Richard Van De Riet Wooley, Britain s new Astronomer Royal, said yesterday that all this talk about interplanetary travel is "utter bilge." "I don't think anybody will ever put up enough money to do such a thins," Wooley138 words
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137 1956-01-04 7 DENVER. Jan. 3 iAP» Neal Demers. four years old, lay m a coma yesterday, an incision on his chest marking a doctor's efforts to help him live. A fall at this home on Saturday night sent Neal and a Christmas tree crashing onto the137 words
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542 1956-01-04 7 JERUSALEM, Jan 3 (Reuter)— The Premier of Israel, Mr. David Ben Gurion, announced yesterday that national service m the Israeli Army would be exempted to meet the danger of attack from the re-arming Arab nations, particularly Egypt. He told the Knesset (Parliament) m542 words
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Article, Illustration355 1956-01-04 7 2 SULTRY-v o i c c d Eartha Kitt, the singer Americans call the "Mantrap," curled up m an armchair at her <• London hotel, smoothed S her close-fitting, gold lame gown, and talked about "the beast m men." > Eartha.Mirrorpic - 355 words
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174 1956-01-04 7 'Get Rid Of Those Bombs In Our Hearts' AGRA, India, Jan. 3 (AP) Indian Premier Mr.* Nehru called on Monday for an end to cold war tension? and said "what needs conquering first is the atom and; hydrogen bombs m our hearts/ < xx "When this is done the conquest174 words
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Advertisement21 1956-01-04 7 Better typing! Easier typing! SEMI, MEYER ft CO. LTD.. P.O. Box 2000, Singapore. PATERSON, SIMONS ft CO. LTD.. Kuala Lumpur, Pining.21 words
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Advertisement118 1956-01-04 7 V*r WOOD BURNING STOVES and durability. Oven is constructed of cast iron No. 6 26" x 17" plates carefully jointed together. Hotplate is well 95.00 supplied with lift-off cups, and gives ample cooking accommodation. Fire box is supplied for No. 7. 30" x 19" coa or w ood fuel as118 words
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Article, Illustration98 1956-01-04 8 WHEN volunteer constables. L Cpl. Goh Kirn Poh and Pte. Tan Kee Guan saw a suspicious looking character prowling m the Great World Amusement Park on the night of Nov. 23, last year, they followed him. and when they saw him put his hand into anotherStandard - 98 words
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157 1956-01-04 8 A SOCIETY to further the religious and professional interests of Catholic University graduates is to be formed m Singapore this month. 1 it will be named "Newman 'Society." after Cardinal John Newman, who founded the Catholic University m Dublin (now known as University College.157 words
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Article69 1956-01-04 8 PRIVATE Jamaludin bin Basfaim, RAOC. 443 Base Ammunition Depot. wa s yesterday sentenced by a Singapore District Court Martial to 84 days' detention when he was found gui'-ty on four charges cf fraudulently misapplying a sum of $97.19. The offences were committed between June69 words
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Article38 1956-01-04 8 MR. ONG SOO BIN has been appointed a patron of the Gunong Sayang Association of Singapore tpr his efforts m the advancement of the Association and his support and interest m the Dondang Sayang section.38 words
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Article25 1956-01-04 8 A PADI planter. Sulong bin Haji Awang. of Jerantut. Pahang was yesterday acquitted on a charge of outraging the modesty of a 15-year-old girl.25 words
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135 1956-01-04 8 'Enticed' By Girl, Yet He Is Jailed KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. S. Joseph, 25, who admitted kidnapping a 15-year-old girl was today jailed for a year by the President of the Sessions Court. A S.P. S a n i (i k li Singh, prosecuting, said the girl's mother found her missing135 words
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296 1956-01-04 8 Beware Of Red Assassi ns, Tu n ku 's Tip To Ministers TAKE OUT MORE INSURANCE AND... KUALA LUMPUR, Tiies. Alliance leaders and ministers m the Federation have been advised by the Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, to take heavy insurance against the risk of assassination by Communist terrorists. The296 words
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Article70 1956-01-04 8 A SINGAPOREAN living m a cubicle m Duxton Road, went berserk yesterday and attacked a couple living m another cubicle m the same house. Armed with a parang and chisel, the man chased a woman into her bedroom. When the husband rttempted to stop70 words
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Article70 1956-01-04 8 WITH effect from Jan. 8. the new telephone numbers of the Singapore Ministry of Labour and Welfare will be— ***** <5 lines) with extensions to all sections. Extensions after office hours will be: ***** Director of Social Welfare. ***** Asst. Director of Social Welfare (Admin.), *****— Asst.70 words
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Article24 1956-01-04 8 LORRY driver Mohindor Singh. 22, was yesterday acquitted on a charge of negligent driving at the 84th Mile Jerantut-Benta Road m Pahang24 words
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Article47 1956-01-04 8 Di. M. A Gabriel was ejected chairman of the Pek Kio (Owen Estate) Community Centre m Singapore for this year. Other ofh'ce-nearers: Vicechairman Mr A G Benedict, secretary Mr. Foo Kee fin, asst. secretary— Mr. Han Yew Hong and treasurer Mr Phua Yong Song47 words
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Article30 1956-01-04 8 THE funeral of the late Mr. C. B. Tan. popular manager of Great World Cabaret, Singapore, takes place at the Jurong Road Hokkien cemetery today at 11 a.m.30 words
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107 1956-01-04 8 IPOH. Tues. A printer. T.V.M. Mahalingam was fined $200 by Magistrate Che Abdul Kadir bin Yusof today for failing to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund on behalf of an employee, Gunaraj. Labour Officer. Mr. K. S Nathan, told the Magistrate he went to107 words
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Article75 1956-01-04 8 PENANG. Tues.-Seventeen law students from the University of Delhi, India, who nre on an edueaiional-cum-good-will tour of Malaya arrived here by the "State of Madras," today. "The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the (ies between the students of Commonwealth countries," said Mr. Ratan Lai75 words
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Article, Illustration141 1956-01-04 8 Queen Honours Padi Man MALAYA'S padi specialist Inche Tak bin Haji Daud becomes the first resident of the rice growing district of Krian to be honoured by the Queen. Che Tak, as he is popularly known, was made an M.B.E. He joined the government service m May, 1925,141 words
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Article51 1956-01-04 8 DR. HANS U. Granow, German Consul-General m Singapore, yesterday sent a telegram to the Chancellor ot the Federal Republic of Germany. Dr. Konrad Adenauer, congratulating him on his 80th birthday tomorrow. Dr. Granow sent the telegram m the name of all the German people m the51 words
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195 1956-01-04 8 'ACCIDENT FREE DAY' MARRED BY FIFTY HOPES for an -accident free" day m Singapore were shattered when the first of 5Q accidents a collision between two cars—occurred at the Ith, Mile, Upper Serangooa Road, at 8.35 a.m. terday. Ten minutes later g a.m. a six-year-old boy. Wan Leong sustained seri195 words
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Article106 1956-01-04 8 IPOH. Tues.— Fire completely gutted the back portion of a furniture shop m the Chinese business area of Hush Low Street here, last night and caused estimate! damage of $50,000 to goods and property. The fire occurred while a party of six persons v.'ere playing a106 words
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Article44 1956-01-04 8 KOTA BAHRU. Tues. State Secretary Dato Aria d'Raja is acting a? Mentri Besar of Kelantan while Tunku Hamzah is now on six-months' leave. Syed Abdul Rahman, wfct just returned from a Devonshire course, is acting S" c Secretary during this periori.44 words
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Advertisement174 1956-01-04 8 OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIAriITED. M> OFFICE: 5, MALACCA STREET, SINGAPORE 1. PHONE: ***** (7 LINES) TELEGRAM: CENTENARY. MALAY As leading National Insurance Company Now proudly offers the BEST m COMPLETE Insurance Service with the OPENING of its LIFE DEPARTMENT AS FROM Ist JANUARY 1956 ALL USUAL TYPES OF LIFE POLICIES174 words
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Article350 1956-01-04 9 Christine Diemer - Christine Diemer m 'MADAME BUTTERFLY' (Reviewed by -\f\ D A M E Butterfly," f.iacomo Puccini's gos- inr r tragedy, disproves its oU n message East and \\rt can never mcct m now screen version progjctd jointly by Italy and Japaa I most every phase of U tgnificent350 words
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Article, Illustration22 1956-01-04 9 Tfce marriage ceremony is ovfr and the lovers are left alone m each other's arms lost m their newly-found bliss.22 words
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Article, Illustration24 1956-01-04 9 Pinkerton returns with an American wife and Suzuki learns the bitter truth which results m the tragic suicide of her companion, Madame Butterfly.24 words
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648 1956-01-04 9 'PING' Girl's Search for Perfect Lover ended in death -at 29 SCANDAL TOWN Carole Landis was one of the girls who yearned for glamour, success and perfect love. She found disillusionment, discontent, drugs and death. "SHE never stopped looking for the perfect lover. She was a Patsy for a handsome648 words
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Article163 1956-01-04 9 Hollywood Gossip TfOCK HUDSON, who rinal- ly married Phyllis Gates, his agent's pretty secretary, was told to put on 251 b. for the old-a^e sequences m the film "Giant," m which he plays opposite JEAN SIMMONS. Now his home studjo, Universal-International insists that he lose the extra poundage before starting163 words
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Article, Illustration21 1956-01-04 9 Alter a brief glorious honeymoon, Pinkerton has to sail away. The lovers sing their farewell m a very touching scene.21 words
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Article42 1956-01-04 9 ROBERT WAGNER, who used 'obea golf caddie for CLARK CABLE. says his ambition is to have Gable caddie for him. ROCK HUDSON'S dream Is to buy a large yacht and spend a couple of years sailing it round the world.42 words
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Article168 1956-01-04 9 T>ING CROSBY has seven homes— and not one swimming pool. If he or any of his four sons wants a dip when he's living m Hollywood he uses ALAN LADD'S pool. A harp stands m a corner of 808 HOPE'S livingroom. "That thing cost me exactly £2,500," he168 words
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Advertisement105 1956-01-04 9 MMBNV,.MB,.CVMX I TRULY SP ECTACULArI a-A TRULY LAVISH j M .^B^ I Sw IS tt' B| B B^ w. a '^r^ I M M fi Si' I I 1 m I I If I m. Mm a mJm^*or V^jV «mJL J_^^# T^ on Italo* Japanese production with the immortal music105 words
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Miscellaneous96 1956-01-04 9 STANDARDS Crossword Puzzle 7"~T "p j jj j p mp i I j ~F BBT^ CLUES ACROSS 1. The beginning and end (5 3. 5) 8. A writing vessel? (10) 9. Lied about being busy. In laci it is lazy ;4> 11. Offer to negotiate open river? (8) 12. Born96 words
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Miscellaneous196 1956-01-04 9 22. A guardian who supplies room for combat (6) 23. I slam m a bid for a yachting requirement (8) 25. A step up the ladder (4> 26. It has two refracting surfaces (5, SI 27. The blasters of Trinity House CS. 8> DOWN 1. Strurk dumb? (2, 1. 4.196 words
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367 1956-01-04 10 Standard Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Federation Government is keeping such a tight grip on the cloak of secrecy shrouding its uranium treasure that it has refused to say anything about a survey now under way to assess its occurrence. A "cloak-and-dagger" atmosphere blankets367 words
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Article199 1956-01-04 10 BRITAIN produced more than 19,800,000 tons of steel last year, an increase of more than U million tons on 1954. The aim m 1956 is to boost production by over G^o to yield a new record of 21 million tons. A statement issued on Monday199 words
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Article95 1956-01-04 10 A RISE of 3 points m the industrial production provisional estimated index for October and a forecast of a further rise of more than three points m November were announced on Monday by the British Treasury m a statement which say s that the index95 words
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Article145 1956-01-04 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done: Con Tin Smelt, ords 30/ G. 30/9: Fed. Disp. $3.52.',.' 53. 50; F. N. ords. 51. 75; Gammon 52.50. 52.52.'.: M. Brew-pries $3.40; ML Colls 99 cents x all: McAlister $3.22 i; Metal Box $1.65; Robinson ords 52.42J; Sime145 words
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Article168 1956-01-04 10 THE Malayan share market opened the New Year yesterday on a firm note for industrials, while tins were better, with a few exceptions. Rubber shares were quietly steady. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellers Fed. Disp. 3.50 3.55 F.168 words
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Article40 1956-01-04 10 THE 22-nation New Delhi Industrial Fair ended on Monday. The organizers said three million people visited it during the 65 days it was open and estimated that business deals worth Mai. $63 million were consummated. APAP - 40 words
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Article28 1956-01-04 10 A RETRACTABLE aluminium owning, suitable to shelter motor cars outdoors, is manufactured m a wide range of siove enamelled colours by a New South Wales firm.28 words
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Article675 1956-01-04 10 Chusan Due In Penang And S'pore THE following is the list of passengers arriving from the United Kingdom by the Cbttsan and disembarking at Penang on Jan. G and Singapore on Jan. 8. PENANG Mr. Mrs. D.W. Couplanrl, Mr Mrs. W. Huttnn. Mr. S.W. Moreira. Mr Mrs C.E.T. Mann. Mr.675 words
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Article118 1956-01-04 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon dosin| prices per picul yesterday were: Copra Jan. $27! buyers, S27r sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $40i sellers, coconut oil (drums) S43J sellers; Muntotc white pepper SI 43 sellers, Sarawak white 5142 sellers Special Sarawak blade I I sellers. Singapore Copra Association closing prices:118 words
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Article339 1956-01-04 10 S^SyH^^^Jt^ijl I FEELING OF OPTIMISM SINGAPORE'S trade got off to a slow but steady start for the New Year yesterday, the first business day for 1956, with a feeling of optimism that the current year is likely to bring equally satisfactory results as the one339 words
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Article151 1956-01-04 10 RUBBER DROPS 1⅞ C. THE rubber market m Singapore opened the year on a quiet note with prices opening steady and drifting to lower levels, first grade rubber for January shipment closing at $1.26$ per lb. ($1.28| on Friday). Quotations opened at around $1,231- per lb.. but thereafter sagged to151 words
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Article, Illustration119 1956-01-04 10 Prospects Of Rubber Good, Says Holiday THE prospects of rubber Af\ the New Year appeared to be reasonably good barring unforeseen circumstances, said Mr. E. G. Holiday, Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, yester» day. Mr. Holiday returned to Singapore just before the Hem Year after a119 words
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Article22 1956-01-04 10 SOME Japanese textile manufacturing concerns are negotiating with Imperial Chemical Industries for patent rights to produce Terylene fibre m Japan.22 words
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Article433 1956-01-04 10 BARRING unforeseen developments, 1956 should be a year of enhanced economic prosperity. The governments and the financial authorities m the United States, Britain, West Germany, Canada and many other countries have taken steps to put their prosperity on a firmer basis. I Last year hasReuter - 433 words
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Article20 1956-01-04 10 THE Government of [ndli placed an order for dredgers m Holland to the value cf about £800,000.20 words
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Advertisement498 1956-01-04 10 NOTICES CITY COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE Assessment for the year 1936. Rates due for the Ist half-year 1956. OWNERS of property are reminded that rates for the Ist half-year 1956 are due and payable m advance without demand at the City Hall m the month of January. 1956. Notice is hereby498 words
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Advertisement399 1956-01-04 10 P.WD. TENDER NOTICE rpENDERS from Class 'EX' 1 and above registered P.W.D contractors will be received by the State Engineer, Johore. up to noon of the 16th January, 1956 for:— SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN THE PWD JOHORE FOR PERIOD 1.2.56 TO 31.1.57:— (i) GENERAL STORES (ii) MOTOR399 words
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Advertisement236 1956-01-04 10 THE Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following changes m its rates yesterday:XEW YORK: buying, airmail. T.T. 32 15 16. O.D. 33 1/16, 90 days 33 1 4 credit bills. 33 5/16 trade bills CANADA: buying, airmail. T. T. 33, O.D. 33 1 8, 90 days 33 3/8 credit bills.236 words
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Advertisement64 1956-01-04 10 YOUR VACATION IS OUR VOCATION May we plan your trip anywhere m the World. Experienced world wide Travel Agents cordially yours AMERICAN LLOYD AGENCY LTD., 64, Robinson Road, Singapore 1. Cables: "Amerloyd"— Phones *****/*****. PELNI-LINES P. T. PELAJARAN NASIONAL INDONESIA (INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CO., LTD.) 12 ROBINSON ROAD Tel. *****64 words
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Miscellaneous162 1956-01-04 10 Wharves Chakdina 1, Palmetto Mariner 4, Drente C, DenbigshtPe 8; Teiresias 10. Benreoch 13. Dardanus 15, Soetsdijk 17, Gesan Maru 19, Bcnvcg 21, Hg. Silvercrest Rcbcverctt 25. Tantalus, 27, Meonia 29. India (Danish) 31, Atreus 3:j. Charon 36, Billiton :i8, Islander 40, Carthage 42. H.M'.S. Alert 44. Outer Roads Mui162 words
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Advertisement808 1956-01-04 11 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD i ***** ""THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE*" NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE Tc Halita*. Boston, New Yotk, Baltimore. Philadelphia Cult Ports POLTOOBUS 9/16 Feb 17 feb »T7L POiYPHSMUS mn 19/25 Me* 261 b. 27 /28 Urn tjriM option to proceed vU ether pert, to Md and discharge cargo HAMBURG-AMERICAN808 words
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Advertisement1023 1956-01-04 11 ret 2405 MANSFIELD <5c CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) llneorDoteteO tn Sinuoetel (12 lines) Zf THE BLUE FUNMEL LIME I"? Carriers option to proceed via ether ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW, LONDON CONTINENT Singapore Due Sails P.S'ham Penang t» V? f0r < Dublin C.1,023 words
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Advertisement820 1956-01-04 11 MITSUI p*| LINE Spore P. Shorn Penong FOR JAPAN from Indie Avumnson Maru for Yokohama Kobe, Moji 21 Jan Bansei Maru for Kobe, Yokohama, Moji 25 Jan FOR JAPAN from Continent Hoeisos Mora tor Yokohamc Kobe Nogovo via Hongkong lOJan Akibasan M a r v for Yokohama, Kobe, Nagcya, via820 words
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Advertisement688 1956-01-04 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT /SCANDINAVIA For Aden, Port Soid. Genoa, Annrcrp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg aod Oslo. S'porc P. Sham Penang k) "MEONIA" Gdns. 29/30 *xx) "KAMBODIA" 13/14 Jan 15/15 Jan 16/17 Jan x) 'LALANDIA" 7/7 Feb xxx) "INDIA" 28Feb/2Mar 3/.4 Mar 5, 6 Mar xx) Colls London688 words
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Article, Illustration74 1956-01-04 12 When Little Ben the chimp, said (m monkey language of course): "Look Mum I've got two teeth/ Mum just didn't believe him. So she put her finger m his mouth see first picture, and sure enough two teeth. In the second picture the cheeky little chimp proudly showsMirrorpic - 74 words
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Article660 1956-01-04 12 C. M. LINDSAY - C. M. LINDSAY b^ COME years before the American Revolution a boy was born m the then Province of Pennsylvania who was named Anthony by his parents. When he greiv old enough to attend school his father told him he hoped he'd become a lawyer. But Tony, as660 words
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Article185 1956-01-04 12 T OTS of boys and girls have written about their biggest party problem thinking up forfeits. So here are some you may have forgotten, and a few you may not have heard cf before. Give an impersonation of a violinist humming the violin part. Pick up a sweet185 words
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Article624 1956-01-04 12 IT WAS A RATHER pleasant day on Oct. 14, 1883, and the scene was France. If you look at your rr.ap of France you can find the Jura Mountains. In a meadow there were six little shepherd boys. They were talking about various things and yet624 words
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Article, Illustration243 1956-01-04 12 MOST PEOPLE think of a boomerang as a weapon which can be thrown at an enemy and, after striking him, will magically return to the thrower. This would be handy, if true. Actually, once it has hit its target, a boomerang simply drops to the ground. The243 words
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Advertisement298 1956-01-04 12 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products HEADACHE CURE Unmatched by any other pain reliever for Headache Neuralgia, Colds, Mental Strain. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL W ji^r "^S?O °f r ea f™ *f£io^^^^ LOTUS are the loveliest of Sf *R^k£^ pearls, carefully matched and //Wjg^^^ \^o^298 words
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Miscellaneous70 1956-01-04 12 tgJ^^^ZnC Hm r /**^[^HlflßY^^Mfl/ wwy TMeee'S V rweEe^s captain \f Ace >ou f ExPLANAnor^SLATBC-TWis AD/mUG N0 REPLY PQDM --W IWfflS STALWABT —II ALL Cl<sWTp_ J [|SAM EMEQ&ENCV-TJ-IE TLJkA I Ar^^^&PVfr- Base?— tue caDiO^ JH IH -v^'s 6AF/=S/f/-\it tuolsout--j suips will take us back: to J *^g^ mat '/^^L*ZJj/^^^M\ seems to70 words
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381 1956-01-04 13 MacGibbon Cave Rob India Of Victory Kiwis Force Draw CALCUTTA, Jan. 2 (Reuter) India and New Zealand drew the fourth cricket Test here yesterday. Final scores: India 132 and 438 for seven declared, New Zealand 336 and 74 for six. wryfhing pointed to a tame r when India declared. leaving381 words
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Article36 1956-01-04 13 ADELAIDE, Australia, Jan. 2 (UP) Neale Fraser, 22--year-old left-hander, upset his Davis Cup countryman, Lew Hoad. 9-7. 4-6. 6-7, 7-5, 7-5 today to win the men's singles title m the South Australia Tennis Tournament.36 words
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Article75 1956-01-04 13 Nielsen Is Asian Champion CALCUTTA. Jan. 2 (Reuter) Kurt Nielsen, of Denmark, won the men's singles title m the Asian Lawn Tennis Championships which ended here today. In the final, Nielsen, run-ner-up at Wimbledon last July, beat Jack Arkinstall, of Australia 6-2, 6-4. 6-1. The German players, Fraulein Totta Zehden75 words
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Article317 1956-01-04 13 ALBIONS, HUMBLE THE CUP HOLDERS LONDON, Jan. 2 (Reuter)— Although yesterday's soccer programme was largely a Scottish one it being a traditional Scottish holiday there were some important games m the English League, chiefly concerning Northern Clubs. I P .u,,. T .i..., A major surprise was the home defeat m317 words
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Article, Illustration40 1956-01-04 13 tea ,wing4ime for official, and member, of the Swing Badminton /v r/v of Smgapore tchen they celebrated the Party', 9th i Anniversary „ith a dinner and dance last week. Anniversary The annual event tea, celebrated at the Siglap Community Centre.40 words
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224 1956-01-04 13 New York, Jan. 3 (AP) Hashim Khan, professional from Pakistan, on Monday night gained recognition as the world's finest squash racquets player m both the English and the American game. Always considered the best at the English game, Hashim culminated a three-day attack on224 words
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Article35 1956-01-04 13 Clubs, parties or Services desiring to have friendly matches m football, billiards or table-tennis with the Serangoon Association are requested to write to the Hon. Secretary, 1376-B. Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 19.35 words
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Article380 1956-01-04 13 U.K. SOCCER Results Positions LONDON, Jan. 2. (AP)—Results m English and Scottish Soccer League matches yesterday: ENGLISH LEAGUE Division 1 Bolton Wanderers 2. Huddersfield Town 2; Manchester City 4. Portsmouth 1: Newcastle United 0. West Bromwich Albion 3: Sunderand 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. DIVISION II Blackburn Rovers 2. Nottingham Forest380 words
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Article197 1956-01-04 13 ZATOPEK FOR MELBOURNE PRAGUE, Jan. 2, (Reuter) Emil Zatopek, triple gold medalist m the 1952 Olympic Games, will compete m the 1.000 metres and the marathon at this year's games m Melbourne. This was announced today by the Czech news agency Ceteka. quoting from the New Year edition of Rude197 words
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Article98 1956-01-04 13 SYDNEY, Jan. 3 (UP) The Polish Athletic Association has officially recognized as a world record the 11.3 second 100-metre dash time set by Shirley Strickland of Australia m a meet at Warsaw late m 1954, secretary Arthur Hodgson of the Australian Amateur Athletic Union said98 words
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175 1956-01-04 13 MELBOURNE. Jan. 3. (Reuter) The 17 Australian cricketers who are to tour England this year m a bid to regain the Ashes are expected to be named on Feb. 9 The Australian Board of Control meets here on that day to approve a175 words
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408 1956-01-04 13 Verity Gill - Verity Gill AN OLD SPORT BECOMES NEW TO THE COLONY FENCING, the sport of aristocrats m ancient times, when the cold, steel blade, brought glory or tragedy is fast becoming popular m modern Singapore. The Singapore Amateur Fencing Association recently formed by a group408 words
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Advertisement23 1956-01-04 13 2nd THRILLING WEEK! TODAY: 3.15—6.30—9.15 p.m. AH Roads Still lead to SouthEast Asia Film Co's Most Exciting Picture! jjlou6ewo44 Der Anand Kalpana Kartik23 words
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Advertisement757 1956-01-04 13 CLASSIFIED ADS DEATH MDM. LIM LENG LEE. age 72, mother of Mrs. Goh Kirn Leong. Mr. Chuah Poh Chuan and Mr. Chuah Geok Ciiuan, Passed away on Ist. Jan.. 1956. at 218 A. Macalister Road. Penang Funeral took place on 2nd Jan: 1956. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE family of the late Mrs.757 words
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Miscellaneous213 1956-01-04 13 li'l Abner By Al Capp j I MAKE ONE TIIASFftALL S*~^ It/IMM> PERFECT. ISN'T i MAYBE ONE \ISAIMED > LIKEOIM A *v2XSricrr A J'ODOAMYTHING VNO'.<>^M^|l' VSHE9-CANVOO LIKE CLEOR^TRA, FOR A <( PIERSALL,^ rOStO.V-> IM THE WORLD I IS ,2_^*~ W# JSC PAINT HER IN 1^ j ONE LIKE. r 7213 words
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Article355 1956-01-04 14 Now Nene Gets The Itch To Promote Again Says JEFFERY JAMES THE fighter who failed to catch a plane for Singapore for a Happy World 'date' with Ismaeli Radrodro on the nigtit of December 16 has caught it at last the plane, I mean. Henry355 words
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133 1956-01-04 14 STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 3 (UP) An organizer of the 1956 Olympic equestrian games and Sweden's top equestrian murdered his wife and two children last night and then committed suicide, police said today. Police said Count GustafFrederick von Rosen shot his wife, Eldnk, 45, and133 words
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Article39 1956-01-04 14 INDIAN Recreation Club trounced Tamil Brotherhood Association 5-0 m the second round of the Tamil festival's knock-out soccer competition played at Farrer Park yesterday. Scorers for 1.R.C.: G. Doraiappan 2. R. Bala. Chandrakrishnan and S. Krishna.39 words
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Article315 1956-01-04 14 MALACCA. Tues. Hua Lian beat Singapore Argonauts two-nil m a soccer friendly before a large crowd at the Kubu stadium yesterday to become the only team to beat the Colony soccer tourists m its X'mas New Year jaunt m this Dart of the Federation. Frequent use of315 words
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Article85 1956-01-04 14 Ferry Eddie Invited Too DJAKARTA Jan. 3 (UP)— Two badminton players from Indonesia have been invited to participate m a world tournament next March m Scotland, it was announced today. The Scottish Badminton Union has invited Ferry Sonneville and Eddie Yusoff of Indonesia to join the tournament which will be85 words
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Article49 1956-01-04 14 AFTER trailing by an odd goal m the first half, Singapore Cricket Club went on to beat Latiff Wanderers 3-2 m a friendly hockey match on the padang yesterday.. Winckley scored all three goals for the SCC. while former Colony star. Sheik Mansoor, scored for the Wanderers.49 words
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Article347 1956-01-04 14 STEPHENS IS AUSSIES' 'GOLD' HOPE 'Flying Milkman' A Threat To Iharos And Zatopek BILL FUNK catches up with Hungary's World champions. THE WONDERFUL performances of Dave Stephens, Australia's "Flying Milk, man" when he beat the crack Hungarian runners, Sandor Iharos and Lazzlo TaborL have given a powerful boost to Australian347 words
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983 1956-01-04 14 Shell Rally A "Great Success 9 By EDIN PETERS PERAK Motor Club drivers dominated the first annual Shell Malayan Motor Rally concluded on Monday— winning $7,500 out of the prize money to&l of SI 7 000 as well as several trophies. The983 words
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Article, Illustration43 1956-01-04 14 About To Marry PERAK Motor Clubmen, A. Brazier beams with pleasure after winning the Shell Rally's top prise-money and trophy. Right is navigator P. H. Stewart, who also played a great part m the victory. The prise is timely for about-to. be-married Brazier.43 words
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Article71 1956-01-04 14 JOHORE BAHRU Asians beat the Royal Air Force Seletar by eight points (goal try) to six (try, penalty) m a friendly rugby match yesterday. The match was played on a waterlogged pitch. The airmen had the edge m the scrums but could not overcome the heavy71 words
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Article48 1956-01-04 14 LONDON. Jan. 3 (AP) Jack Wardrop and his twin brother Bert, who are studying at the University of Michigan, were nominated on Monday by the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association for the British Olympic Team. Both Wardrops swam for Britain at the 1952 Olympics at Helsinki.48 words
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Article199 1956-01-04 14 FIJIANS WHIP UNITEDS KUALA LUMPUR. Tues— The "Flying Fijians" continued their New Year campaign with a second straight win by trouncing the Selangor United 35 points (4 goals. 5 tries) to nil m a rugby match on the Prince's Road Stadium today. The men from th e Fiji Islands appeared199 words
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Article88 1956-01-04 14 LEADING Malay hockey teams of Singapore, Malacca and Johore will play m a triangular tournament m Singapore on Jan. 5. 6 and 7. The teams are the Latiff Wanderers of Singapore. Johore Bahru Malays and the Banda Kaba team of Malacca. The fixtures are: Jan. s—LatifT588 words
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Article29 1956-01-04 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Selangor Hockey Association division two league match between YMCA and YMSA scheduled to be played today on the Brickfields Road ground was postponed.29 words
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Article211 1956-01-04 14 SINGAPORE Chinese Recreation Club improved from a goalless first half to score four goals without reply when they eliminated Singapore Recreation Club "Blues" from the SHA senior knock out hockey tournament yesterday. Played on the SRC padang. the Chinese were a man short211 words
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308 1956-01-04 14 VERITY GILL - THE MAGYARS WANT TO PLAY HERE.... .What About It, SAFA? VERITY GILL By A CRACK Hungarian soccer eleven which have been invited to play a series of matches m Australia m June or July this year are prepared to play m the Colony. This was revealed by Mr. Arpad Csanadi,308 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 1956-01-04 14 RUGBY S.C.C. "A" XV vs. R.A.A F at S.C.C: S.C.C. "A" XV vs. R. Sigs. Nomads at R. Sigs.; Naval Base vs. R.A.F., Changi; Tengah Nomads vs. G.H.Q. at Tengah; R.A.F. "Saracens" vs. Naval Base at Seletar. HOCKEY Ceylon Sports Club vs. Khalsa Association at C.S.C.; Police Sports Association vs.54 words
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